tile

tile glossary

A thin facing applied to a surface for decoration, insulation, or extra protection. It is commonly seen in stone, which is applied to interiors and exteriors of homes to provide the look of stone walls.

Vertical Broken Joint

A tile installation method where each row is offset from the previous row for half a tile's length.

Vitreous Tile

A glassy, rather than crystalline, tile with low porosity that has a low water absorption rate between 0.5% and 3%.